Tacoma, Washington vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 9.7% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,797 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Austin
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Tacoma, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.2% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower